Recent Press
Michael Woodward, Jr.'s Book Selected By YWCA of Central Carolina
The YWCA of Central Carolina selected one of Michael Woodward, Jr.'s children's books, The Talk: Conversations Between a Black Male and His Son, and presented it on the evening news.
Author’s Visit
South Florida author Michael A. Woodward, Jr.'s visit to Crosspointe Elementary inspired students to reach for the stars. Students say seeing themselves in stories, and history books will help them believe they have what it takes to realize their potential.
Never hesitate to inspire.
Quintessential Gentleman Interview
When you think of education and the African American community, you ponder how important it is to mesh the two together. Being from the low-income areas of Miami, FL, and Atlanta, GA, Michael Woodward knows the importance of being a Black man that pushes the limits of education.
Voyage Miami Interview
“I learned at a young age that you must believe in yourself first in order to achieve your goals despite adversities that may come along the way. Winning is the easy part, but getting up after a loss is what defines us.”
Miami Herald
A speaking engagement hosted by Breakthrough Miami’s Summer enrichment program. Miami Herald was in attendance and wrote an article featuring quotes and reflections from the morning inspiration.
Tuskegee University Spotlight
Woodward, who once was a recruitment manager for Tuskegee University and a former 2013 corp member for Teach for America also stated, “Do we want to talk about Teach for America? Undoubtedly! Of course I want to shed light on educational inequity and the 16 million kids that live in poverty. But more importantly I want Tuskegee students to be prepared and ready to win tomorrow at the career fair.” During the time Woodward was presenting, he acknowledged that he was a part of the 2%; the scare percentage of educators that are Black males. Later on after the event, Woodward recalled “I’ve never seen a Black man in a suit who served in the capacity as a core teacher. All of the Black men I came across were football coaches or PE teachers
DyNAMC Man of Excellence
What People Are Saying
“This book has allowed my son to feel more comfortable expressing his feelings like King Monte but has also allowed our family to have open conversations about things our son may be facing in this world at a young age! I am forever grateful for King Monte!“
— Barnes & Noble Review
“Before I even got a chance to open it, I was so happy to see a children's book featuring a black family. It is imperative that we allow our kids to really see themselves when they open books, whether we're reading them to them or they're reading on their own. But then once I got the book in-person, I was blown away by the words and illustrations, and just how powerful they were in their simplicity.
— Amazon Review
“While reading, I felt that this would make great teaching material for 5-8th grade classrooms. There is nothing in these pages that children (and adults) wouldn’t benefit from exploring. It shows the real challenges that one faces growing up - picking the right friends, how to deal with bullies, how to overcome intellectual inadequacy fears, how to get along with siblings, parents, teachers, etc. - and how to try to deal with them, but in a positive, real way.“
— Goodreads Review
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